[It Worked!] BMW 5Series 535i Luxury Hatchback ECU swap - need to pair new keys?

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Reddwarf
Member since January 2022 • 44 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a BMW 5Series 535i Luxury Hatchback?

Posted on August 06, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 5Series 535i Luxury Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 07, 2024

Replies (4)

Alice
Member • 93 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old BMW 5Series 535i Luxury Hatchback.

August 07, 2024 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 135 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my BMW 5Series 535i Luxury Hatchback. Thanks!

August 08, 2024 Reply
Icemann
Member • 26 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out BMW 5Series 535i Luxury Hatchback.

August 09, 2024 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 122 posts

Was about to tow my BMW 5Series 535i Luxury Hatchback. Let me try this first.

August 10, 2024 Reply

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